Traction Power Engineer

Transportation At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

Your impact

As a vital member of our rail systems traction power group, you’ll have the opportunity to design and develop traction power systems on exciting projects for major rail-transit agencies so we can shape lasting solutions for the future.  We’ll ask you to draw from your engineering expertise technical design for project aspects such as traction power substation and distribution design associated with conceptual engineering as well as detailed engineering designs, and preparation of transit/rail contract documents for construction.  In addition, you’ll be asked to support national projects. 

Working alongside a team of technical experts and engineers, you’ll be responsible for creating drawings and simulations using software tools and resources supporting our clients’ overall project goals.  If you want to join a company invested in you, your success and the global community - join us as a Traction Power Systems Project Engineer.

Here's what you'll need

•    Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

•    Professional expertise in traction power design

•    Ability to obtain an EIT or Professional Engineer (PE) License

Experience in AutoCAD, Revit, MicroStation, Bentley- OpenBuildings

•    Standard Computer skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

•    Experience in electrified railway (3rd rail and Overhead Contact System) substation and power distribution systems design to include:

•    AC or DC rail transit traction power substations.

•    Wayside cable plant, Circuit breakers, Switchgear, Transformers, Rectifiers.

•    SCADA and PLC control systems.

•    Wayside Energy Storage Systems.

High level of organization and communication skills to work with rail systems discipline interfaces.

Ideally, You’ll Also Have:

•  SCADA and relay protection is preferred

Posted Salary Range: Minimum

100,000.00

Posted Salary Range: Upper

140,000.00

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well-being. Your security. Your future. Employees have access to medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance, a 401(k) plan, and the ability to purchase company stock at a discount. Eligible employees may also enroll in a deferred compensation plan or the Executive Deferral Plan. Jacobs has an unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy for full-time salaried/exempt employees, seven paid holidays, and caregiver leave. And certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock.

The base salary range for this position is $100,000.00 to $140,000.00. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. Job posted on April 16, 2026. This position will be open for at least 3 days.

Onsite employees are expected to attend a Jacobs Workplace on a full-time basis, as required by the nature of their role.

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Locations

City State Country
New York	New York	United States